Vermont Power Companies Look to Install Wind Farms
Author: skibare11 Jan
LOWELL, Vt.—Green Mountain Power Corp. and Vermont Electric Cooperative are exploring the potential of building a wind power facility on Lowell Mountain in the Northeast Kingdom.
Organizers say the project called Kingdom Community Wind could include 12 to 17 wind turbines, generating 30 to 42 megawatts of electricity or enough to power 15,000 Vermont households.
The ridge line is owned by Trip Wileman of Lowell, who is proposing the project.
The utilities have been talking with Wileman about investing in the project, estimated to cost between $80 million and $125 million.
The ridge line is owned by Trip Wileman of Lowell, who is proposing the project.
The utilities have been talking with Wileman about investing in the project, estimated to cost between $80 million and $125 million.
“We are interested in exploring the potential of building this project because we know our customers want energy that is low cost, low in carbon emissions and reliable,” said GMP president Mary Powell. “Developing the project with Vermont owners would help to assure price stability for generations of Vermonters.”
Project developers plan to seek permission to install test towers in the next several months. They also plan to meet with local boards in the nearby towns, from where the wind towers would be visible.
One Response for "Vermont Power Companies Look to Install Wind Farms"
That is wonderful, couple years ago i went out to California and on one there notches there were over 12 windturbins. It was like a breath of fresh air. It’s so sad it’s taken us so long to get to this point. But there still hope. If you need any volunteer help, I am willing. I’ve never worked with turbins, but I did help install and windmill that that helps filter the water in our pond. Good luck and again if you need any help please email me.
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